Clinical trial for Alcohol Use Disorder
Official title A Peer Recovery Coaching Intervention for Hospitalized Alcohol Use Disorder Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06479681
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if a peer recovery coach helps patients drink less, improve overall functioning, and achieve remission from alcohol use disorder, and whether the program is cost‑effective.
- Who it's for
- Adults who are in the hospital because of medical complications from alcohol use.
- What's involved
- Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the peer recovery coaching program or usual care, and they will complete daily short surveys about drinking and attend follow‑up visits for assessments.
- Time commitment
- The trial runs for several months with regular follow‑up visits and daily electronic surveys during the study period.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Live within 50 miles of the recruitment and plan to stay in the area for at least 6 months
- Current DSM-V criteria for moderate or severe AUD (measured by a score of ≥4 on the DSM-V Checklist)
- Hospitalized with a principal, primary, or secondary AUD-related diagnosis
You likely can't join if
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Patients referred to hospice during hospitalization
- Women who are pregnant
- Comorbid diagnosis or at-risk for methamphetamine, cocaine, or opioid use disorder as determined by a score of ≥4 on the National Institute on Drug...
- Current suicidal ideation
- Incarcerated at time of hospitalization
See the full eligibility criteria
- Live within 50 miles of the recruitment and plan to stay in the area for at least 6 months
- Current DSM-V criteria for moderate or severe AUD (measured by a score of ≥4 on the DSM-V Checklist)
- Hospitalized with a principal, primary, or secondary AUD-related diagnosis
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Patients referred to hospice during hospitalization
- Women who are pregnant
- Comorbid diagnosis or at-risk for methamphetamine, cocaine, or opioid use disorder as determined by a score of ≥4 on the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Modified Assist v3.0
- Current suicidal ideation
- Incarcerated at time of hospitalization
- Currently has a peer recovery coach
- Toxicology screen positive for opiates, cocaine, or methamphetamine
- Experiencing moderate/severe alcohol withdrawal based on physician assessment
- Psychotic disorders or bipolar disorder documented in chart
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Greenville, South Carolina, United States
- Seneca, South Carolina, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Greenville, South Carolina, United States; Seneca, South Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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